Croatia boost hopes, Cameroon bow out
Jun 19, 2014, at 08:22 pm
Manaus, June 19 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Cameroon have crashed out of the FIFA World Cup after a resounding 4-0 defeat to Croatia in which they were reduced to ten men. The Indomitable Lions were second best throughout this Group A encounter in Manaus, which ended with their European opponents having boosted their hopes of vying with Brazil and Mexico for a place in the Round of 16. Croatia now know that the winner of their final group phase encounter with El Tri will advance, while Cameroon will conclude their doomed campaign against the hosts.
Dazzling Chile advance, eliminate Spain
Jun 19, 2014, at 08:13 pm
Rio De Janerio, June 19 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Chile stunned Spain 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout phase with a Group B game to spare and eliminate the FIFA World Cupâ„¢ holders. Eduardo Vargas and Charles Aranguiz sent the South Americans in at the break at a two-goal cushion, and though the Iberians tried relentlessly to get back into the game after the restart, they were unable to find a way past Claudio Bravo.
Oranje edge five-goal thriller
Jun 19, 2014, at 08:11 pm
Porto Alegre, June 19 (FIFA.com/IBNS): The Netherlands have put one foot in the Round of 16 with a fantastically entertaining 3-2 win over Australia at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre.
Golf: Samarth Dwivedi pulls clear at the top
Jun 19, 2014, at 01:11 am
Bengaluru, June 18 (IBNS): On a rainy afternoon at the Par-72 Karnataka Golf Association here, Samarth Dwivedi pulled clear with another brilliant round of golf by carding a three-under-par 69 and took the halfway lead at the Tata Steel Southern India Amateur 2014 by 3 strokes over Delhi’s Pratap Atwal ,who matched his first round performance.
Russia, Korea Republic in disappointing draw
Jun 18, 2014, at 03:57 pm
Cuiaba, June 18 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Errors at either end saw Russia and Korea Republic share the spoils in Group H, with Igor Akinfeev gifting the Asian side the lead before Alexander Kerzhakov tapped in following a goal-mouth scramble to see it finish 1-1.
Ochoa excels as Mexico hold Brazil
Jun 18, 2014, at 03:56 pm
Fortaleza, June 18 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Mexico, who suffered through a disastrous qualifying campaign in the CONCACAF zone, were inspired against Brazil in Fortaleza and earned a 0-0 draw against the much-fancied hosts.
Jun 18, 2014, at 05:50 am
Belo Horizonte, June 17 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Second-half goals from substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens enabled Belgium to come from behind and beat Algeria 2-1 in their Group H opener.
Golf: Samarth Dwivedi goes low on day 1
Jun 18, 2014, at 04:55 am
Bengaluru, June 17 (IBNS) :Thailand-based Samarth Dwivedi lit up the Tata Steel Southern India Amateur 2014 being played here at the Par-72 Karnataka Golf Association by scoring the low round of the day of four-under-par 68 and take home a one stroke advantage over Kolkata lad VirajMadappa.
India beat Bangladesh to take unassailable 2-0 lead
Jun 18, 2014, at 03:05 am
Mirpur, June 17 (IBNS): In a rain-hit game, young Indian bowlers, specially Stuart Binny, bowled exceptionally well to help the visitors beat Bangladesh by 47 runs via D/L method here on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Goals dry up as Iran, Nigeria draw
Jun 17, 2014, at 03:20 pm
Curitiba, June 17 (FIFA.com/IBNS): It was only a matter of time before the free-scoring 2014 FIFA World Cup produced its first goalless stalemate, and Iran and Nigeria provided it, playing out a 0-0 draw in Curitiba at the Arena da Baixada.
Avenged Americans beat Black Stars
Jun 17, 2014, at 03:18 pm
Natal, June 17 (FIFA.com/IBNS) A first-minute goal by Clint Dempsey and a late winner from substitute John Brooks helped USA avenge their 2010 exit to Ghana with a 2-1 victory over the Black Stars in Natal.
German lessons for CR7's Portugal
Jun 17, 2014, at 05:41 am
Salvador, June 16 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Germany sent a message to the rest of the competitors here in Brazil with a 4-0 demolition of Portugal.
Michael Schumacher out of coma
Jun 17, 2014, at 12:22 am
Grenoble, June 16 (IBNS): Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, who had a skiing accident and was in hospital since December last, is out of coma now.
Benzema bags brace as Bleus beat Honduras
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:35 pm
Porto Alegre, June 16, (FIFA.com/IBNS) France have made a perfect start to their Brazil 2014 campaign with a Karim Benzema-inspired 3-0 win over ten-man Honduras. The Real Madrid striker scored twice and had a large hand in another as Les Bleus moved to the top of Group E with an emphatic victory at Porto Alegre's Estadio Beira-Rio.
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:34 pm
Rio De Janeiro, June 16 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Lionel Messi created one goal and scored a brilliant second as Argentina kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Last-gasp Seferovic snatches Swtizerland victory
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:33 am
Brasilia, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS):Switzerland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the latest turnaround of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, with Haris Seferovic scoring in stoppage-time after Enner Valencia and Admir Mehmedi looked to have secured a point for both sides.
Omar 'happy' over Rasool's ODI debut
Jun 16, 2014, at 04:14 am
Srinagar, June 15 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he is happy to see Parvez Rasool, the cricketer from his state who made his One Day International (ODI) debut for the national side, taking wickets against Bangladesh in the first match of the series.
Ind-Bang tour: Young Indians beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:38 am
Mirpur, June 15 (IBNS) A young Indian team defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first ODI match of the three-match series here on Sunday.
Elephant charge flattens Japan
Jun 15, 2014, at 02:36 pm
Recife, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS): The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire charged late in their Group C opener in Recife, scoring twice in two second-half minutes to overturn an early deficit against Japan.
Italy secure slim win over England
Jun 15, 2014, at 02:33 pm
Manaus, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Italy held out against diligent England to earn a 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from Claudio Marchisio and Mario Balotelli, which leaves them second on goal difference in Group D at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Daniel Sturridge had equalised soon after the Juventus midfielder had opened the scoring, but Cesare Prandelli's side held on to their lead for the second time following an early goal after the break.
Costa Rican comeback undoes Uruguay
Jun 15, 2014, at 02:31 pm
Fortaleza, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Costa Rica stunned Uruguay with two quick-fire goals en route to a 3-1 comeback victory in their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil opener. Edinson Cavani had given the South Americans the lead from the penalty spot, but Joel Campbell and Oscar Duarte struck with minutes of one another before Marco Urena rounded off an unexpected win.
WC: Italy's Gianluigi Buffon to miss opener
Jun 15, 2014, at 05:59 am
Manaus, une 14 (IBNS):Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has indicated he is likely to miss their opening FIFA World Cup game against England on Saturday due to injury.
Jun 15, 2014, at 05:34 am
Belo Horizonte, June 14 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Colombia marked their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Greece at a packed Estadio Minerao.
Chess: Thane Combatants edge Jalgaon Battlers to storm into final
Jun 15, 2014, at 05:30 am
Pune, June 14 (IBNS): The 'Armageddon' or 'Sudden death' as it is popularly known in chess circles was used to resolve the 3-3 tie in the First Qualifier of the 2nd Johnson Tiles Maharashtra Chess League 2014 wherein a resurgent Thane Combatants edged out Jalgaon Battlers to storm into the final.
Murali Kartik retires from cricket
Jun 15, 2014, at 03:40 am
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Former Indian left-arm spinner Murali Kartik announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday.
Sanchez stars as Chile overcome Australia
Jun 14, 2014, at 04:25 pm
Cuiabá , June 14 (FIFA.com/IBNS); Chile secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Australia in Cuiaba to move level on points with Group B leaders the Netherlands. Early strikes from Alexis Sanchez and Jorge Valdivia put the South Americans well in control and, though Tim Cahill's header got the Socceroos back into the game, Jean Beausejour sealed victory in injury-time.
RVP, Robben inspire incredible Spanish thrashing
Jun 14, 2014, at 08:21 am
Salvador, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben inspired the Netherlands to a 5-1 comeback thrashing of Spain in one of the most unforeseen results in FIFA World Cup history.
Peralta downs Cameroon, gets Mexico rolling
Jun 14, 2014, at 05:54 am
Natal, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Oribe Peralta was the hero as Mexico edged Cameroon in a pulsating Group A game that somehow finished with only one goal.
Luiz completes move from Chelsea to Paris St-Germain
Jun 14, 2014, at 04:35 am
Paris, June 13 (IBNS): Paris St-Germain on Friday said it has signed Brazilian and Chelsea football player David Luiz.
Golf: Simarjeet scripts fairytale win
Jun 14, 2014, at 04:34 am
Coimbatore, June 13 (IBNS): Noida's veteran amateur Simarjeet Singh scripted an exciting win on a cloudy final day at the Tata Steel Tamil Nadu Amateur 2014 being played here at the Par-72 Coimbatore Golf Club on Friday.